4 seconds faster than yesterday! it took some pushing; my body's inclination is to plod more than necessary. i have to work hard to keep the breath within aerobic boundaries. and as i'm learning, that works best when i don't focus on it. i can get the process going when i start running and everything is rough anyway. but as i get rolling and get into a good rhythm, my breath will do ok with minimal oversight.

to be able to do 2 days at an 11-minute pace is very encouraging. what will be interesting is to see what happens Saturday when i do 7 miles. i don't think i can do the same pace, but sub-13 should be possible (i need to avoid hills; perhaps i'll go down to the river & do a few laps. we'll see.